Agenda item

12.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, City Futures that detailed  the consultation response to proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in Highfield, reports the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit Order and sets out the Council’s response.

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

a)    Approves the making of the Highfield 20mph Speed Limit Order, as advertised, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

b)    Approves the implementation of the Order on street subject to no road safety issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage;

c)    Requests that objectors be informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team.

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas.  Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

12.3.2

Having considered the response from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Highfield be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

In light of the objection’s received consideration Highfield was given to recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would also mean that pedestrian and cyclist safety would not be improved, and this would be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel ambition and vision of Safer streets in our city.

12.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, City Futures that detailed  the consultation response to proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in Highfield, reports the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit Order and sets out the Council’s response.

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-

a)    Approves the making of the Highfield 20mph Speed Limit Order, as advertised, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

b)    Approves the implementation of the Order on street subject to no road safety issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage;

c)    Requests that objectors be informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team.

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas.  Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

12.3.2

Having considered the response from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Highfield be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

In light of the objection’s received consideration Highfield was given to recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy. This would also mean that pedestrian and cyclist safety would not be improved, and this would be detrimental to the Council’s Active Travel ambition and vision of Safer streets in our city.